Blowout preventer

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
BOP
Pronunciation
/ˈbləʊaʊt prɪˈventə(r)/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Mechanics

Examples in Context

  1. A new inner blowout preventer is developed and the industrial test and theoretical study are finished.
  2. We haven't had time to test blowout preventer this morning.
  3. Do you think it necessary to have any further improvements in the control system of blowout preventer?
  4. If the containment valve fails, BP may try installing a blowout preventer on top of the existing one.
  5. A variety of schemes to either block up or seal off the blowout preventer are in development.

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